Olivier Awards 2018: The Winners In Full
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(Updated on 10 Apr 2020)
It was truly an unforgettable event at the 2018 Olivier Awards last night, which was hosted by **Catherine Tate.** *H**amilton: An American Musical* was the big winner of the evening, taking home seven Olivier awards out of its 13 nominations. The hip-hop musical's success was shared by Jez Butterworth's critically acclaimed play, [*The Ferryman*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2638/the-ferryman-tickets.aspx), which won a total of three awards! Have a look at the full list of winners below!
**Best New Play**
*[The Ferryman](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2638/the-ferryman-tickets.aspx)* at the Gielgud Theatre
**Best New Comedy**
*Labour Of Love* at the Noël Coward Theatre
**Best Revival**
*Angels In America* at the National Theatre
**Best Entertainment and Family**
*Dick Whittington* at the London Palladium
**Best Actor**
Bryan Cranston for *Network* at the National Theatre
**Best Actress**
Laura Donnelly for *[The Ferryman](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2638/the-ferryman-tickets.aspx)* at the Gielgud Theatre
**Best Actor in a Supporting Role**
Bertie Carvel for *Ink* at the Duke of York's Theatre
**Best Actress in a Supporting Role**
Denise Gough for *Angels In America* at the National Theatre
**Best Director**
Sam Mendes for *[The Ferryman](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2638/the-ferryman-tickets.aspx)* at the Gielgud Theatre
**Best New Musical**
*Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre
**Best Musical Revival**
*Follies* at the National Theatre
**Best Actor in a Musical**
Giles Terera for *Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre
**Best Actress in a Musical**
Shirley Henderson for *Girl From The North Country* at the Noël Coward Theatre
**Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical**
Michael Jibson for *Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre
**Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical**
Sheila Atim for *Girl From The North Country* at the Noël Coward Theatre
**Outstanding Achievement in Music**
*Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre
**Best Theatre Choreographer**
Andy Blankenbuehler for *Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre
**Best Costume Design**
Vicki Mortimer for *Follies* at the National Theatre
**Best Sound Design**
Nevin Steinberg for *Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre
**Best Set Design**
Bob Crowley and 59 Productions for *An American In Paris* at the Dominion Theatre
**Best Lighting Design**
Howell Binkley for *Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre
**Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre**
*Killology* at the Royal Court Theatre in co-production with Sherman Theatre Cardiff
**Best New Opera Production**
*Semiramide* at the Royal Opera House
**Outstanding Achievement in Opera**
Joyce DiDonato and Daniela Barcellona in *Semiramide* at the Royal Opera House
**Best New Dance Production**
*Flight Pattern* by Crystal Pite at the Royal Opera House
**Outstanding Achievement In Dance**
Francesca Velicu for her performance in *Le Sacre Du Printemps* at the Sadler's Wells
**Special Award**
David Lan
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The awards ceremony featured performances from **Clare Halse** and the cast of [*42nd Street*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2453/42nd-street-tickets.aspx), **John McCrea** and the cast of [*Everybody's Talking About Jamie*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2756/everybodys-talking-about-jamie-tickets.aspx), and **Lesley Joseph** and the cast of [*Young Frankenstein*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2647/young-frankenstein-tickets.aspx) performing 'Puttin' On the Ritz'. There was also a performance by past stars (**Linzi Hateley, Lee Mead, Jason Donovan, Preeya Kalidas, Danielle Hope, **and** Joe McElderry**) from *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat* in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Celebrities in attendance included **Alexandra Burke** (set to star in [*Chess*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2942/chess-tickets.aspx)), [**Cuba Gooding Jr**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/post/1186/spotlight-on-cuba-gooding-jr.aspx) ([*Chicago*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx)), **Tom Fletcher,** **Ronnie Woode**, **Ophelia Lovibond**, **Anne-Marie Duff**, and **Bryan Cranston. **
Following the awards, an afterparty was held at the Natural History Museum.
If you were disappointed with the results at the Olivier Awards this year, then just know that there's always next year!